The 10 Best Deal Sites in Australia in 2026
One standout site per sector, from flights and groceries to fuel, tech and books. Every pick is free to use or has a free tier.
With the cost of living still squeezing Australian households, groceries, power, fuel and rent all take a bigger bite out of the budget than they did a few years ago. A flight deal site won't find you cheap diesel, and a fuel app won't get you a discount on a trip to Bali. Specialist deal sites are the way to go.
This list picks one standout site per sector: travel, everyday bargains, cashback, groceries, fuel, tech, phone plans, dining, energy and books. Every pick is free to use or has a free tier, and every one works for Australian shoppers.
I Know The Pilot
Best for flight dealsI Know The Pilot is the best place in Australia to find cheap flights, because every deal is curated rather than scraped. Instead of a search box that leaves you to do the hunting, it surfaces the fares that are genuinely below normal from Australian departure cities.
- What it covers
- Domestic and international flight deals departing Australia
- Why it stands out
- Curated deals, so you see real bargains, not every fare on the market
- Best for
- Flexible travellers who want to know when a great fare drops, rather than checking prices every day
Planning a trip?Our guide to the best sites for Australian travellers covers reward flights, travel insurance, travel money and getting around.
OzBargain
Best for everyday bargainsOzBargain is Australia's biggest community deal site, running since 2006 with more than 547,000 deals posted. Members post deals they find, then vote and comment, so overhyped "sales" get called out fast.
- What it covers
- Almost everything, from supermarket specials and tech to credit card offers and freebies
- Why it stands out
- The community vets each deal, and the comments often reveal a cheaper option
- Best for
- Anyone who wants a single daily check for bargains across categories
Tip:Set up Deal Alerts for keywords like a product name or store, so you don't have to watch the front page.
ShopBack
Best for cashbackShopBack is now Australia's main cashback platform, especially since rival Cashrewards closed in September 2025. You click through ShopBack before buying from a partner retailer, and a slice of what you spend comes back to you.
- What it covers
- Online cashback at major retailers such as Amazon AU, The Iconic, Kogan and Chemist Warehouse, plus travel sites like Booking.com
- Why it stands out
- The widest retailer network in Australia, plus in-store cashback by scanning receipts in the app
- Best for
- Stacking extra savings on purchases you were going to make anyway
Tip:Check ShopBack before booking hotels; cashback on accommodation can be worth more than a promo code.
Grocerize
Best for supermarket specialsGrocerize compares prices between Coles and Woolworths so you can split your shop and buy each item wherever it's cheapest. Neither supermarket wins across the board, which is exactly why a comparison tool pays off.
- What it covers
- Thousands of products at Coles and Woolworths, updated weekly with the catalogue cycle
- Why it stands out
- A Deal Rating that tells you whether a "special" is genuinely low or just a return to normal price
- Best for
- Families doing a big weekly shop who are loyal to particular brands
Good to know:Grocerize doesn't track Aldi, and full use is a paid subscription after a 30-day free trial.
PetrolSpy
Best for fuel pricesPetrolSpy is the go-to app for finding the cheapest petrol near you, in every state and territory. It combines official government price feeds where states publish them with prices reported by users. Choice's on-road testing rated it one of the most accurate fuel apps.
- What it covers
- Petrol, diesel and LPG prices at Ampol, BP, Shell, 7-Eleven, Costco and independents Australia-wide
- Why it stands out
- Price-cycle graphs for each capital city show whether to fill up today or wait
- Best for
- Commuters and road-trippers in cities with regular fuel price cycles
Tip:Take advantage of fuel discounts from loyalty programs like Everyday Rewards or Flybuys for extra savings.
staticICE
Best for tech and electronicsstaticICE is a price comparison engine built only for tech, searching more than 200 Australian retailers. Type in a model number and it lists every store's price from cheapest up.
- What it covers
- Computer parts, laptops, monitors, cameras and lenses, phones, tablets and consumer electronics
- Why it stands out
- A no-frills, fast results page that PC builders have relied on for years
- Best for
- Anyone buying a specific product who wants the lowest Australian price
Tip:Search the exact model number, not a product description, to avoid comparing different variants.
WhistleOut
Best for phone and internet plansWhistleOut compares mobile and NBN plans from dozens of Australian providers, including 28 mobile carriers. It has been running since 2008 and lists plans even from telcos it has no commercial deal with.
- What it covers
- SIM-only, prepaid, postpaid and phone-on-plan mobile deals, plus home internet
- Why it stands out
- A 24-month cost view that cuts through short-term discounts to show the real price
- Best for
- Anyone still paying a big-telco price, since smaller providers on the same networks are often much cheaper
Tip:Look for "50% off for the first few months" switching offers, then set a reminder to compare again when they end.
EatClub
Best for dining outEatClub offers last-minute restaurant deals of up to 50% off the total bill, drinks included. Restaurants post a deal when they have spare tables, so you eat out for less and they fill seats that would sit empty.
- What it covers
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and takeaway deals at roughly 900–1,000 venues each in Sydney and Melbourne, plus Adelaide and other cities
- Why it stands out
- The discount comes off the whole bill, not just a single menu item
- Best for
- Spontaneous diners and anyone willing to eat a little earlier or later than peak time
Good to know:Dine-in deals are redeemed by paying through the app with EatClub Pay.
Energy Made Easy
Best for electricity and gasEnergy Made Easy is the federal government's free comparison site for electricity and gas plans, run by the Australian Energy Regulator. Retailers are required by law to list their generally available plans, so you're comparing the whole market, not just the companies that pay for a listing.
- What it covers
- Household and small business energy plans in NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT
- Why it stands out
- Independent, ad-free, and it doesn't ask for your name, email or phone number
- Best for
- Anyone who hasn't checked their energy plan in the past year
In Victoria?Use the state's equivalent, Victorian Energy Compare, instead.
Booko
Best for booksBooko is a Melbourne-built site that finds the cheapest place to buy a book, comparing Australian and overseas shops. It ranks every result by total price including delivery to Australia, so a cheap overseas price with expensive shipping doesn't fool you.
- What it covers
- Books, plus DVDs and Blu-rays
- Why it stands out
- Delivered-price ranking across local and international stores in Australian dollars
- Best for
- Readers, students buying textbooks, and gift shoppers
Tip:Search by ISBN to make sure you're comparing the same edition.
Quick reference
| # | Site | Sector | Cost to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Know The Pilot | Flights | Free |
| 2 | OzBargain | Everything | Free |
| 3 | ShopBack | Cashback | Free |
| 4 | Grocerize | Groceries | 30-day free trial, then subscription |
| 5 | PetrolSpy | Fuel | Free (optional ad-free upgrade) |
| 6 | staticICE | Tech | Free |
| 7 | WhistleOut | Phone and internet | Free |
| 8 | EatClub | Dining | Free |
| 9 | Energy Made Easy | Energy | Free |
| 10 | Booko | Books | Free |
The biggest savings come from stacking these sites
- Step 1Find a flight on I Know The Pilot
- Step 2Book the hotel through ShopBack for cashback
- Step 3Check OzBargain for a gift card discount at the same retailer before you pay

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